Program Manager NAHSS at Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN)

The Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) was established in 2004 as a not-for-profit organization to address the HIV/AIDS crises in Nigeria through the development of infrastructure for treatment, care, prevention, and support for people living with and those affected by HIV/AIDS, cancer, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases. It is also established to implement scale-up of the US President Emergency Fund for AID Relief (PEPFAR) program and conduct research and training to promote quality evidence-based health systems strengthening.

As a model local partner organization, it is also structured to maintain linkages with international and local organizations, especially the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), IHV-Baltimore and the University of Maryland and Global Funds for Tuberculosis, AIDS and Malaria, to promote capacity development and collaboration within the health sector in Nigeria. IHVN also conducts research and training in research methodologies and ethics intended to enhance the capacity of Nigeria to effectively mitigate HIV/AIDS,cancer, tuberculosis, malaria and other diseases.

The Nigerian Alliance for Health Systems Strengthening (NAHSS) is a CDC-funded project that supports building of Nigeria Health Systems' for sustainable impact. The University of Maryland-led project will support the Federal Ministry of Health to develop the National Quality Improvement program (NigeriaQual) and strengthen the capacity of local implementing partners, state multidisciplinary planning teams and site CQI Teams to integrate Quality Improvement activities into Organization, Financial and Program planning activities, in addition to HIV care and treatment services.

We are therefore looking for a competent professional to fill this position.

Job Title:  Program Manager NAHSS

Location: Nationwide

Summary/Overview

• Under general supervision of the Project Director of the Nigerian Alliance for Health Systems Strengthening the Program Manager (NAHSS) will assist in the development of NigeriaQual project, support the achievement of project milestones, collect data for assessment of project outputs, outcomes and impact, conduct trainings, prepare reports, communicate with internal and external stakeholders, develop protocols and other technical documents, provide supportive supervision of Site CQI and State MPT teams, support IP QITeams and the GoN. The Program Manager (NAHSS) will represent NAHSS at technical, project planning and review meetings, support the development of the HSS transition blueprint and actual transfer of activities to GON.
• Provide comprehensive data support for all research activities which includes: database creation and management, data collation, data monitoring and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates daily activities of NigeriaQUAL.
• Coordinates Trains and schedules IP, site and GoN Staff
• Manages budget, including approving finances, tracking expenditures, and preparing reports for all in-country expenses.
• Plans data management and evaluations.
• Prepares summary briefs and monthly reports.
• Creates and maintains databases for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of IP's, sites, and GoN

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a health-related field preferably Medicine. A Master's degree (preferably in Public Health, International Health, Epidemiology or Biostatistics).
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a related field with at least 2 years supervisory, program planning and/or coordination experience required. Research or health program experience desired
• Excellent team spirit, interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Quality Improvement principles, building blocks of Health Systems Strengthening, best practices in the field as well as all relevant federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and programs/policies for meeting compliance.
• Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes necessary to implement a mission and strategic vision.
• Leadership, coaching, and team building skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
• Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to understand and utilize scientific/medical terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
• Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals. Act as a liaison with internal clients to ensure timely and accurate submission of grants and contracts.
• Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information. Ability to prioritize, plan, and execute multiple complicated and continuing contract and grant assignments in a timely manner
• Oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to schedule, train, supervise, assign work to, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to operate current computer systems, including relevant software packages.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to create and manage a budget.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis and write abstracts and papers for scientific journals/ meetings
• Experience working on projects with the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Health is required
• Experience working with CDC and USAID is required

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2013

Method Of Application
Interested and qualified should send their application letter and detailed curriculum vitae in Microsoft word format to the Associate Director, Human Resources at: careers@ihvnigeria.org
Candidates should indicate appropriate positions and preferred locations in their application letter. IHVN is an equal opportunity employer.